The Raising of Intelligence
A Selected History of Attempts To Raise Retarded Intelligence| By: | H. H. Spitz |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Print ISBN: | 9780898598360 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781136562075 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 1986 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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The history of attempts to raise the intelligence of mentally retarded individuals is wrought with controversy. Spanning the years from 1800 to the present, this book offers a critical review of the methods and philosophy behind these efforts. A fascinating contribution to the long-standing debate on the malleability of intelligence and the influence of heredity and environment.